FY 2008-2009 Course Schedule

Open to Federal Employees only

Cost: $5,000 – includes 5-week course and course materials, 1-year PMI Membership, and 1 PMP exam payment (during 1-year eligibility period).

Contact Efren Valerio at 202-720-8888 or email at Efren.Valerio@usda.gov or Sandy Facinoli at 202-720-2786 or email at Sandy.Facinoli@usda.gov for payment information or for additional questions.

Class 27, location – Kansas City, MO
Module One – May 12 through 15, 2008
Module Two – June 9 through 12, 2008
Module Three – July 28 through 31, 2008
Module Four – August 18 through 22, 2008
Module Five – September 22 through 26, 2008

Class 28, location – Alexandria, VA (Washington, DC metro area)
Module 1 – May 27 through 30, 2008
(Tuesday –Friday) Mem. Day, May 26
Module 2 – June 23 though 26, 2008
Module 3 – July 21 through 24, 2008
Module 4 – Aug. 18 through 21, 2008
Module 5 - September 22 through 26, 2008

Class 29, location – Riverdale, MD (Washington, DC metro area)
Module 1 - September 8 through 11, 2008
Module 2 - October 6 through 9, 2008
Module 3 - November 3 through 6, 2008
Module 4 - December 1 through 4, 2008
Module 5- January 12 through 16, 2009

Submit application to: Efren.Valerio@usda.gov

Module One: Project Initiation

Definition of IT Project Management
Federal Statutes & Guidance
Project Management Framework

Mission Needs
Project Charter
Project Requirements Management
Acquisition Management
Project Kick-off

Module Two: Project Planning and Control -Part A

Scope Management
Schedule Development
Work Breakdown Structure
Cost Plan - Estimating
Performance Measurement
Earned Value

Module Three: Project Planning and Control -Part B

Risk Management
Quality Management
Communication Management
Human Resources Management
Procurement Management

Module Four: Capital Planning and Investment Control
USDA Capital Planning and Investment Control Process Overview

Pre-Select Phase
Project Sponsor
Mission Analysis
Preliminary Business Case
Investment Review Package

Select Phase
Functional Requirements
Feasibility Study
Risk Profile
Financial Profile
Technological Profile
Security, EA, and eGov Plans
Project Plan
Acquisition Plan and Strategy

Control Phase
Project Planning, Cost, Schedule & Performance
Scope Management
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Earned Value Management (EVM)
Communication Planning
Risk Management
Enterprise Architecture/ Section 508
USDA Control Review Process

Evaluate Phase
Post Implementation
Review Validate/update CBA
System Performance

Steady State
User/Customer Assessment
Operation and Maintenance Review
Records Management

Module Five: Project Management Professional Certification Exam Preparation

What is Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification:
PMP Certification is a globally recognized and respected credential, and therefore requires a valid level of understanding and professional knowledge of Project Management. Following is an overview of the PMP Certification requirements:
Hours of Experience (by Education level):
With Degree: 4500
Without Degree: 7500
Experience (consecutive months):
With Degree: 36 (within prior 6 years)
Without Degree: 60 (within prior 8 years)
Contact Hours:
Contact Hours of PM education: 35
Maintain Professional Development:
Professional Development Units (PDU): 60+ (within a 3 year period)
Please see www.pmi.org for a more detailed list of PMP Certification Requirements.

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